A MOTHER and son from Maghull arrested on suspicion of the alleged murder of a pensioner have been released on police bail.

The burnt remains of 67-year-old Bob Hallam were discovered in the living room of his house in Beech-way. His wife, Sylvia, 57, and the couple's son, Joseph, 27, were arrested at the scene of the incident on Tuesday, August 24 morning.

A Home Office pathologist conducted a post mortem, but was unable to determine a cause of death.

Toxicology and histology tests have been sent to a forensic laboratory for analysis.

The couple's daughter, who was abroad at the time of Mr Hallam's death, has now been informed of the incident by police.

A Merseyside Police spokes-woman said: "We have released both the people arrested on bail pending further enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.